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Tex, why not use a stationary mutli-accessory decoder (like those for turnout switches) that communicate with the cars directly thru the track via DCC? The cars would have to have metal wheelsets and tiny switch motors in them connected to the couplers but it seems like it could work. Would you still need to put a decoder in each car? And even if you do, is it any crazier than magnets and bamboo stix? <br /> <br />As far as the protoype railroads are concerned, when they want to send over their workers to uncouple my cars, great. In the meantime, I am going to continue my quest to find a better way.
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